Biographies

Mr. Yan Jianguo is Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He graduated from Chongqing Institute of Architectural and Engineering (now known as Chongqing University) majoring in Industrial and Civil Construction in 1989 and obtained an MBA degree from Guanghua School of Management in Peking University in 2000. Mr. Yan joined China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1989 and had been seconded to the Company twice. During the year 1990 to 1992, he had been working for the Shenzhen Branch of China Overseas Property Group and had held a number of positions, including site engineer and Department Head. He was assigned to the Company again from 2001 to 2011 and had been Assistant General Manager of Guangzhou Branch, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Branch, General Manager of Suzhou Branch, General Manager of Shanghai Branch, Vice Managing Director of China Overseas Property Group and President of Northern China Region. Mr. Yan had worked in China State Construction Engineering Corporation from 2011 to June 2014 and had been Director of the General Office, Chief Information Officer and Assistant General Manager. Mr. Yan joined Longfor Properties Co. Ltd. (listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 960) in June 2014 and resigned on 5 December 2016. During the period, he had held a number of positions including Executive Director and the Senior Vice President. Mr. Yan was appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1 January 2017 and was elected as Chairman of the Company, which will take effect from 13 June 2017. Mr. Yan has about 27 years’ experience in construction business, real estate investment and management.

Mr. Lui Sai Kit is Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He graduated from University of Ottawa, Canada, holder of a master’s degree. He joined the Group in 2018. Mr. Lui has about 31 years’ management experience in corporate finance.

Mr. Luo Liang serves as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, Chief Architect of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, holder of Master degree, Professor Level Senior Architect. He joined the Group in 1999. Mr. Luo has been appointed as the Chief Architect of the Group and one of its subsidiaries from 18 October 2002 and 2 February 2018 respectively, the Executive Director of the Company from 22 March 2007, the Vice President of the Company in August 2009 and the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from 26 May 2017. Besides acting as the Executive Director, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Architect of the Company, Mr. Luo is currently a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Mr. Luo has about 29 years’ architectural experience.

Mr. Chen Deyou is Vice President of the Company. He graduated from Valparaiso University, holder of a master’s degree, senior accountant, senior economist. He joined a subsidiary of (formerly known as) (China State Construction Engineering Corporation) in 1993, and joined the Group in 2017. Mr. Chen has about 25 years’ management experience in corporate finance and law.

Mr. Guo Yong is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Chongqing Jianzhu University (now known as Chongqing University) and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Troy State University, Alabama, USA, senior engineer. He joined the Group in 1993, and was the Executive Director of the Company during the period from March 2013 to October 2015. He is currently the Vice President of the Company. Mr. Guo has about 33 years’ management experience in engineering management and corporate management.

Mr. Kan Hongbo is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Limited. He is graduated from Hefei University of Technology and holder of a master’s degree, professorate senior engineer. He joined the Group in 1995, and was the Executive Director of the Company during the period from March 2013 to October 2015. He is currently the Vice President of the Company. Mr. Kan has about 27 years’ management experience in engineering management.

Mr. Ouyang Guoxin is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Chongqing Normal University and is a Master of Corporate Management from Harbin University of Architecture and Engineering (now known as Harbin Institute of Technology) and a Doctor of Economics from Peking University, senior economist. He joined the Group in 1997. Mr. Ouyang has about 26 years’ experience in construction and corporate management.

Mr. Qi Dapeng is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Jilin University and Harbin Institute of Technology, holder of a master’s degree, senior accountant. He joined the Group in 1997, and has about 25 years’ experience in finance and corporate management.

Mr. Zhang Yi is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Tianjin University of Finance & Economics and Peking Economics University (now known as Capital University of Economics and Business) and Graduate Economics Training Center at Renmin University of China, holder of a master’s degree, senior economist. He joined China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1994 and was seconded to the Group during the year. Mr. Zhang has about 23 years’ management experience in public relation and investment strategy business.

Mr. Zhuang Yong is Vice President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Chongqing University, holder of a master’s degree, engineer. He joined the Group in 2000. Mr. Zhuang has about 17 years’ experience in human resources management and corporate management.

Mr. Guo Guanghui is Executive Director, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He graduated from Nanjing University of Science & Technology, holder of a master’s degree, and is a senior accountant and a non-practising member of The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He joined the Company and its subsidiaries in 2006 and is currently the Vice President of the Company. Mr. Guo has about 23 years’ management experience in corporate finance and accounting.

Mr. Chen Lie is Assistant President of the Company. He is graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology, senior engineer. He joined China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1994, and joined the Group in 2014. Mr. Chen has about 23 years’ experience in engineering management and corporate management.

Mr. Han Chunlin is Assistant President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Shenyang Architectural and Civil Engineering Institute (now known as Shenyang Jianzhu University), senior engineer. Mr. Han joined China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1998, and joined the Group in 2002. Mr. Han has about 28 years’ management experience in construction and corporate management.

Mr. Li Qi is Assistant President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He graduated from Southeast University, and holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Tsinghua University, professorate senior architect. He joined the Group in 2017. Mr. Li has about 25 years’ experience in architectural design and corporate management.

Mr. Liu Xianyong is Assistant President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Harbin University of Architecture and Engineering (now known as Harbin Institute of Technology), senior economist. He joined the Group in 1995. Mr. Liu has about 22 years’ experience in marketing and corporate management.

Mr. Xu Feng is Assistant President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Zhejiang University, senior engineer. Mr. Xu joined China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1999, and joined the Group in 2004. Mr. Xu has about 18 years’ experience in human resources management and corporate management.

Mr. Xu Wendong is Assistant President of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He is graduated from Harbin Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture (now known as Harbin Institute of Technology), architect. He joined the Group in 2001. Mr. Xu has about 29 years’ experience in architectural design and corporate management.

Mrs. Xu Xin is Assistant President of the Company. She is graduated from Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture (now known as Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), holder of a Master of Business Administration degree from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, senior engineer. She joined a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation in 1995, and joined the Group in 2014. Ms. Xu has about 26 years’ experience in construction, engineering and corporate management.

Mr. Zhang Zhichao is Assistant President of the Company. He graduated from Southeast University. He joined the Group in 2001. Mr. Zhang has about 17 years’ management experience in construction and corporate management.

Mr. Chong Wai Sang is Company Secretary of the Company. Mr. Chong is currently the company secretary of an associate of the Company, China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Limited whose shares are listed on the Stock Exchange (stock code: 81). He is a qualified lawyer in Hong Kong and a member of CPA Australia.

Mr. Chang Ying serves as Non-Executive Director of the Company. He holds a Master degree from the University of New South Wales in Australia and a Master degree from Southeast University in the PRC. Mr. Chang was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company from 15 September 2016. He joined CITIC Real Estate Co., Ltd. in April 2006 and was Executive Vice President of CITIC Real Estate Co., Ltd. and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Real Estate (Beijing) Investment Co., Ltd. before 15 September 2016. He is currently the Deputy General Manager of Strategic Development Department of **CITIC Limited. Mr. Chang has about 18 years’ extensive experience in real estate and investment industry.

Dr. Fan Hsu Lai Tai, GBM, GBS, JP, is Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. She joined the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 2 February 2009 and has served the Company for about 8 years. Dr. Fan is also the Chairman of the Nomination Committee and a Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (formerly Audit Committee and renamed on 19 October 2016) and the Remuneration Committee of the Company. She is one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures and has an outstanding track record of service to the community. Dr. Fan was appointed to the Legislative Council from 1983 to 1992 and was a Member of the Executive Council from 1989 to 1992. She became the President of the Provisional Legislative Council in 1997, and has since been re-elected as the President of the First, Second and Third Legislative Council. Her term of office ended on 30 September 2008. Dr. Fan has served as President of the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) for 11 years. After graduating from St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Dr. Fan studied at the University of Hong Kong, and was awarded a Bachelor degree in Science, and later on, received a Master degree in Social Science. She also received the Honorary Doctorate in Social Science from the University of Hong Kong, the City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University respectively, and an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the China University of Political Science and Law of the People’s Republic of China. Her record of public service has been acknowledged by the HKSAR Government through the award of the Gold Bauhinia Star in 1998 and Hong Kong’s top award, the Grand Bauhinia Medal, in 2007.

Mr. Lam Kwong Siu is Independent Non-Executive Director of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He joined the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 30 September 2003 and has served the Company for about 13 years. Mr. Lam is also a Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (formerly Audit Committee and renamed on 19 October 2016), the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee of the Company and has been appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of the Company on 3 August 2015. He was the Delegate of the Tenth National People’s Congress. He is the Vice Chairman of BOC International Holdings Limited, the Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, the Life Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Fukien Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of Fujian Hong Kong Economic Cooperation, the Life Honorary Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the Adviser of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, the Honorary President of the Chinese Bankers Club of Hong Kong and the Director of Bank of China International Limited. Mr. Lam is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of **Fujian Holdings Limited, **Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, **Yuzhou Properties Company Limited and **Far East Consortium International Limited. Mr. Lam has over 55 years’ continuous banking and finance experience.

Mr. Man bun Li is Independent Non-Executive Director of China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. He joined the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 19 March 2013 and was appointed Chairman and Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (formerly Audit Committee and renamed on 19 October 2016), Member of the Nomination Committee and Member of the Remuneration Committee on the same day. Mr. Li is an Executive Director & Deputy Chief Executive of **The Bank of East Asia, Limited (“BEA”), primarily responsible for BEA’s China and international businesses. Mr. Li joined BEA in 2002 and served as General Manager & Head of Wealth Management Division from July 2004 to March 2009. Mr. Li was subsequently appointed Deputy Chief Executive in April 2009 and Executive Director in August 2014. He is also a Member of the Hong Kong-Europe Business Council, a Member of the Hong Kong-Taiwan Business Co-operation Committee, a Member of Asian Financial Forum 2017 Steering Committee, a Committee Member of the Hong Kong Chapter, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (the “ICAEW”), a Member of the Inaugural Financial Consulting Committee for Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen, and a Council Member of The Hong Kong Management Association. Mr. Li is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a Full Member of the Treasury Markets Association. He is also a Fellow of the ICAEW. He holds an MBA degree from Stanford University as well as MA and BA degrees from the University of Cambridge. Mr. Li is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board Audit and Risk Committee of **Towngas China Company Limited, and an Independent Non-Executive Director of **Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited.

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